Dorchester to Manchester Trains

Dorchester to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dorchester and Manchester takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Dorchester to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 42m
Duration: 251 mi
Distance: £152
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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6h 8m

£126–207

Dorchester to Manchester train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Dorchester and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

8:27 PM → 9:59 AM
Arrives next day
13h 31m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:46 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 6:59 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:46 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 6:59 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

7:46 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 6:59 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

7:46 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
1:44 PM → 6:59 PM
5h 15m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

8:12 AM → 4:00 PM
7h 47m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 9:00 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
8:28 PM → 9:59 AM
Arrives next day
13h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

7:46 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
9:46 AM → 2:59 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 4:59 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 6:59 PM
5h 16m • 1 change

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